Category: Arts

What is the backstory of Rikki Tikki Tavi? In the Segowlee cantonment, the British living quarters in India during World War I, Rikki-tikki, a mongoose, is swept from his burrow by a flood. Rikki-tikki decides he will kill the cobras, but first, he kills another deadly snake. It is his first kill, and his family […]

Is framing used in the background of an image? The role of any rule of composition is to draw the eye into a photograph. Framing refers to using elements of a scene to create a frame within your frame. Background elements, like a white door, can put a frame around your subject while also making […]

Which of the following were authors associated with the German Sturm und Drang storm and stress movement of the 1770s and which were not? Which of the following were authors associated with the German Sturm und Drang (storm and stress) movement of the 1770s and which were not? The composers Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert […]

How do you read a Julian date? The first number of the Julian Date represents the year. The last three numbers represent the day that it was manufactured. So for example, if the manufacture date was listed as 1067 that would mean that the MRE was manufactured on March 7, 2011. What is the main […]

What are the 6 types of voices in order? Though everyone’s range is specific to their voice, most vocal ranges are categorized within 6 common voice types: Bass, Baritone, Tenor, Alto, Mezzo-Soprano, and Soprano. If you’ve been part of a choir before, you’re probably pretty familiar with these ranges. What is the range of a […]

How do you find intervals in music? To find the interval between 2 notes just find the pitch of the lowest note and start counting until you reach the top note. When counting intervals you always start from the bottom note and count both notes. E.g., to find the interval between C and G, begin […]

Are there 249 countries in the world? According to ISO ‘Country codes’ standard, there are 249 countries in the world (194 of them independent). Are there 207 countries in the world? There are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries […]

What was the first ever musical? The first original theatre piece in English that conforms to the modern conception of a musical, adding dance and original music that helped to tell the story, is generally considered The Black Crook, which premiered in New York on September 12, 1866. What is the highest grossing movie musical? […]

How did the black plague affect art? The Black Death powerfully reinforced realism in art. The fear of hell became horribly real and the promise of heaven seemed remote. Poor and rich were left with a sense of urgency to ensure their salvation. What impact did the black plague have? The effects of the Black […]

What is semiotics in communication? Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols, in particular as they communicate things spoken and unspoken. Common signs that are understood globally include traffic signs, emojis, and corporate logos. What does visual rhetoric mean? Media File: Visual Rhetoric: Overview “Visual rhetoric” has been used to mean anything from the […]